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Ministry of Defence
Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders
Vacancy position of permanent posts in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited  is as follows:-
- Executive posts-173
- Non-Executive posts- NIL
There are some skilled workers working in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited  for last 10 years. However, there are no permanent vacancies to be filled up as indicated at above.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited  had floated an open tender on 03.01.2018 for engaging an agency to supply hands on outsourced basis. After following due commercial procedure, order was placed on the agency on 04.09.2018. In addition, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited  has also advertised for recruiting 798 persons on fixed term contract basis.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Arvind Sawant in Lok Sabha today.
Nampi/DK/HS
(Visitor Counter : 757
Ministry of Railways
As the demand increases, Indian Railways approves 660 more trains in June 2021
As on 18.06.2021, about 983 Mail/Express trains are being operated
With the flattening of Corona Curve, Indian Railways is enhancing the number of special trains to facilitate the traveling public, to provide trains for the movement of migrant labour and to clear the waiting list in various origin destination clusters.
During pre Covid, an average of about 1768 Mail/Express trains were operating daily.
As on 18.06.2021, about 983 Mail/Express trains are being operated daily which is about 56% of the pre-Covid level. The number of trains is being enhanced gradually as per demand and commercial justification.
As on 01.06.2021, about 800 Mail/Express trains were in operation. During the period 01.06.2021 to 18.06.2021, approval for operating 660 additional Mail/Express trains has been given to the Zonal Railways.
The details are as under:-
|
|
S.No.
|
|
Rly
|
|
MSPC
|
|
HSP
|
|
Total
|
|
1
|
|
CR
|
|
24
|
|
2
|
|
26
|
|
2
|
|
ECR
|
|
10
|
|
8
|
|
18
|
|
3
|
|
ER
|
|
64
|
|
4
|
|
68
|
|
4
|
|
NCR
|
|
16
|
|
0
|
|
16
|
|
5
|
|
NER
|
|
32
|
|
6
|
|
38
|
|
6
|
|
NFR
|
|
28
|
|
0
|
|
28
|
|
7
|
|
NR
|
|
158
|
|
0
|
|
158
|
|
8
|
|
NWR
|
|
32
|
|
2
|
|
34
|
|
9
|
|
SCR
|
|
20
|
|
64
|
|
84
|
|
10
|
|
SECR
|
|
16
|
|
0
|
|
16
|
|
11
|
|
SER
|
|
44
|
|
16
|
|
60
|
|
12
|
|
SR
|
|
66
|
|
4
|
|
70
|
|
13
|
|
WCR
|
|
28
|
|
0
|
|
28
|
|
14
|
|
WR
|
|
14
|
|
2
|
|
16
|
|
Total
|
|
552
|
|
108
|
|
660MSPC – Mail/Express Special, HSP – Holiday Special
It may be noted that Zonal Railways are advised to restore trains in a graded manner keeping in view local conditions, tickets demand situation, and Covid cases in the region.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh Assumes Charge as Secretary Steel
Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh today assumed charge as the Secretary, Ministry of Steel in New Delhi. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Singh succeeds Shri P.K. Tripathi, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training. Shri Tripathi was holding the additional charge of Secretary Steel. Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh was appointed as Steel Secretary as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.
Before assuming the present post, Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh was holding the post of Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances  and Department of Pensions & Pensioners Welfare .
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Gurdeep Singh on winning the Bronze medal in weightlifting at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Gurdeep Singh on winning the Bronze medal in weightlifting at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Hardwork and dedication leads to outstanding outcomes…this is what Gurdeep Singh has shown by winning the Bronze medal in weightlifting at the CWG. He has furthered the spirit of joy among our citizens. Congratulations and best wishes to him."
Ministry of Defence
Summer adventure Camp at Air Force Station Hindan
A Summer Adventure Camp was organised at Air Force Station Hindan for children and families from 12 to 15 May 2018. The camp is aimed to inculcate and promote the spirit of adventure, camaraderie and virtue of self-discipline among the participants.
A total of 600 personnel including air warriors and their families participated in the camp. Various activities such as Microlight Flying, Power Hand Gliding, Para Sailing, Rappelling, Zorbing, Go Karting and Swimming were organised during the camp. Adequate safety measures were undertaken to safeguard against heat, exhaustion and dehydration of the participants.
The station also made an extra effort to facilitate participation of specially abled children of Umeed Vidyakiran School and their teachers. A total of 26 children and 22 staff of the school also participated and enjoyed various adventure activities.
The camp was held in morning and evening sessions to ensure that every participant gets a chance to take part in the organised activities. The participants took part in various activities with full zeal and enthusiasm.
ARG/BBS
(Visitor Counter : 202
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
195 crores sanctioned to West Bengal in 2021-22 under PM-AJAY.
West Bengal not implementing ‘Adarsh Gram’ component of PM-AJAY.
The State Government of West Bengal is not implementing the “Adarsh Gram” component of the Scheme of PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana . Thus, no village has been selected under the said component of this scheme in West Bengal.
- scheme of PM-AJAY was introduced only in 2021-22 by merging of three Centrally Sponsored Schemes of this Department. The State-wise details of funds sanctioned and utilized under PM-AJAY in 2021-22 is at Annexure-I.
In view of reply at  above, does not arise.
The Ministry periodically undertakes review of the implementation of this scheme through meetings, visits of central teams and interactions through regional conferences.Third party evaluation studies are also undertaken by the Ministry from time to time.
Annexure-I
State-wise funds sanctioned and utilized in 2021-22 under PM-AJAY

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|
Sl. No
|
|
States/UTs
|
|
Amount Sanctioned
|
|
Amount Utilized
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
7493.83
|
|
0.00
|
|
2
|
|
Assam
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
3
|
|
Bihar
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
4
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
3987.92
|
|
0.00
|
|
5
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
319.51
|
|
0.00
|
|
6
|
|
Haryana
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
7
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
3075.16
|
|
0.00
|
|
8
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
615.63
|
|
0.00
|
|
9
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
6880.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
10
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
19404.00
|
|
938.29
|
|
11
|
|
Kerala
|
|
135.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
12
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
5102.40
|
|
0.00
|
|
13
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
1170.05
|
|
0.00
|
|
14
|
|
Manipur
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
15
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
16
|
|
Odisha
|
|
9187.70
|
|
393.00
|
|
17
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
3.89
|
|
0.00
|
|
18
|
|
Punjab
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
19
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
8037.94
|
|
0.00
|
|
20
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
29976.55
|
|
14513.25
|
|
21
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2520.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
22
|
|
Tripura
|
|
4987.41
|
|
0.00
|
|
23
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
55350.84
|
|
0.00
|
|
24
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1387.89
|
|
0.00
|
|
25
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
19500.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
26
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
27
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
2182.50
|
|
0.00
|
|
28
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
29
|
|
Delhi
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
30
|
|
Goa
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
|
|
31
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
0.00
|
|
0.00
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.17 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
50,871 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,035
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.8%
163 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,48,472
89 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.34 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,63,342 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism organises 21st webinar titled ‘Photowalking Bhopal : Tradition, Culture and Tourism’ under "Dekho Apna Desh" series
The Dekho Apna Desh Webinar of Tourism held on 19.05.2020 showcased the Tradition, Culture and Tourism of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh – ‘The Heart of Incredible India.’
The 21th session of the Dekho Apna Desh webinar series titled ‘Photowalking Bhopal : Tradition, Culture and Tourism’ moderated by Ms. Rupinder Brar Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism and was presented by Dr. Soumi Roy and Mr. Himanshu Ranaof India City Walks along with Mr. Shivam Sharma a city explorer describing the History, culture and the Attractions of Bhopal.
Bhopal, the Capital city of Madhya Pradesh also called as City of Lakes with the two main Lakes Upper Lake and Lower Lake is famous for its Heritage sites, antique Jewellery, Fabric, Food and much more. The webinar enlightened the historical facts of Bhopal, combined with various anecdotes and the Historical must visit attractions of Bhopal. The heritage attractions of Bhopal can be experienced through the Old Bhopal walk which touches upon architecture, culinary flavours, the literary world of poet Iqbal, and the beautiful stories of the leading ladies from RaniKamlapati to Shah Jahan Begum.
The presenters showcased multiple experiences that Bhopal offers like ‘Paan’ ‘ Sulemani Chai,’ the embroidery work on silk, the Jeeps and much more. The session listed several historical places including the Minto Hall which is one of the example of the architectural marvel in Bhopal constructed by NawabSultan Jahan Begum. It is now been renovated as an International Convention Center without disturbing its originality. The various museums in the city which have a lot of unheard truth including the Tribal Museum showcasing tribal art and culture with its well planned and beautifully placed themed galleries found mention in the webinar.
The land of lakes is a cherishing destination for tourists of all tastes. Bhopal is a multi-faceted destination, i.e. from being a historical heritage site to a land rich in biodiversity in its purest form. Apart from Bhopal, the other important Tourist attractions in Madhya Pradesh are Sanchi, Vidisha, Khajuraho, Mandu, Bhimbetka, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Chanderi and the national parks Kanha , Bandhavgarh , Panna and Pench etc.
The Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series is presented with support of National e-Governance Division  of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology . Sessions of Webinar are now available on the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzIbBmMvtvH7d6Zo_ZEHDA/featured and also on all social media Handles of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The next episode of the Webinar scheduled on, 21thMay 2020 at 11:00 am, is titled ‘Tigers and Tourism’. The link to register is- https://bit.ly/2X7FvoD
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards conducts 2nd batch of Capsule Course on National Electrical Code of India
Course focusses on Electrical Safety and CEA regulations; professionals from diverse background participate
The Bureau of Indian Standards  organized the second batch of the Capsule Course on the National Electrical Code of India 2023 from July 05-06, 2023, at the National Institute of Training for Standardization , Noida.
National Electrical Code of India 2023  is a comprehensive electrical installations Code prepared by BIS providing guidelines for regulating Electrical Installations practices nationwide.
The Code mainly contains good practices for the selection of various items of electrical equipment forming part of electrical installation; recommendations concerning safety in the wiring of electrical installations, general safety procedures and practices in electrical work; and additional precautions to be taken for the use of electrical equipment for special environmental conditions like explosive and active atmosphere.
Regulation 12 of Central Electricity Authority  Regulations 2010 mandates following the National Electrical Code for electrical installations.
With the participation of 45 stakeholders from diverse professional backgrounds representing various industries, the course was a great success. The participants, including electrical engineers, contractors, architects, government officials and manufacturers, took an active part in deliberations during the course and made it a success.
The Capsule Course aimed to enhance the participants' knowledge of the newly developed National Electrical Code of India 2023, which provides guidelines for the safe design, installation, selection, and maintenance of electrical installations in India. The course covered key topics such as Electrical Safety, CEA regulations, wiring installation rules, earthing, lightning protection etc.
Ministry of Finance
Steps taken for revival of infrastructure sector on back of COVID-19 pandemic
The Government is taking various measures to ease out liquidity and steep increase in commodity prices and its impact on infrastructure on the back of COVID-19 pandemic. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that measures have also been announced in Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package  to provide support to sectors including infrastructure to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. In the announcement made on 28th June, 2021 to give relief to the economy inter-alia Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-19 affected sectors and additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme have been announced.
The Minister further said that the Government is periodically reviewing the capital expenditure  of Infrastructure projects in the country to strengthen economic growth. Ministries/Departments have been instructed to frontload the CAPEX spending of infra projects in order to provide boost to infrastructure sector.
The performance security requirement in Central Government contracts has been reduced from 10% to 3% for all tenders/contracts issued concluded till 31.12.2021 and requirement of bid security has been waived till the end of 2021, the Minister stated.
Ministry of Mines
Mineral Production Goes up by 10.9% in May 2022
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of May, 2022  at 120.1, was 10.9% higher as compared to the level in the month of May, 2021. The cumulative growth for the period April- May, 2022-23 over the corresponding period of previous year has increased 9.4 percent.
As per the provisional figures of Indian Bureau of Mines  , production level of important minerals in May, 2022 were: Coal 712 lakh tonnes, Lignite 42 lakh tonnes, Natural gas  2846 million cu. m., Petroleum  26 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 2276 thousand tonnes, Chromite 320 thousand tonnes, Copper conc. 8 thousand tonnes , Gold 97 kg, Iron ore 221 lakh tonnes, Lead conc. 30 thousand tonnes, Manganese ore 235 thousand tonnes, Zinc conc. 129 thousand tonnes, Limestone 348 lakh tonnes, Phosphorite 143 thousand tonnes, Magnesite 8 thousand tonnes, and Diamond 22 carat.
The production of important minerals showing positive growth during May, 2022 over May, 2021 include: Gold , Phosphorite , Coal , Bauxite , Lignite , Magnesite , Lead conc , Zinc conc , Limestone , Natural Gas  , and Petroleum  . The production of other important minerals showing negative growth include: Iron Ore , Copper conc , Manganese ore , and Chromite .
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre’s timely intervention leads to decline in prices of Edible Oils
Prices of Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Soybean Oil and RBD Palmolien decreases by 29.04%, 18.98% and 25.43% respectively over a year
Government of India is closely monitoring the domestic retail prices of edible oils to ensure that the full benefits of decrease in international prices is passed on to the end consumers. Regular meetings are conducted with leading Edible Oil Associations and industry wherein they are being advised to decrease the retail prices in line with falling international prices.
Further, in order to control and ease the prices of edible oils in the domestic market, the Government of India has taken the following steps:
- The basic duty on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil was cut from 2.5% to Nil. The Agri-cess on Oils was brought down from 20% to 5%. On 30th December, 2022, this duty structure has been extended upto 31st March, 2024.
- The basic duty on Refined Soybean oil and Refined Sunflower Oil was reduced to 17.5% from 32.5% and the basic duty on Refined Palm Oils was reduced from 17.5% to 12.5% on 21.12.2021. This duty has been extended up to 31st March, 2024.
- The Government has extended the free import of Refined Palm Oils till further orders.
As on 20.07.2023, the international prices of major Edible oils such as Crude Soybean Oil, Crude Sunflower Oil, Crude Palm Oil and Refined Palm Oils have decreased drastically since last year. Due to continuous efforts made by Government, the retail prices of Refined Sunflower Oil, Refined Soybean Oil and RBD Palmolien have decreased by 29.04%, 18.98% and 25.43% respectively over a year.
In the latest initiative taken by the Government, the import duty on Refined Sunflower Oil and Refined Soybean Oil has been reduced from 17.5% to 12.5% with effect from 15.06.2023.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ms. Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply today in the Lok Sabha.
President's Secretariat
Tour of Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed from tomorrow as a precautionary measure against the spread of coronavirus
As a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus, the Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed for exploratory tour visits from tomorrow, March 13, till further notice. Moreover, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex  and the Change of Guard ceremony will not be open to public till further notice.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award-2021 Open till 15TH August 2021
The online nominations/recommendations process for the Sardar Patel National Unity Award is on and the last date for nominations/recommendations is 15th August 2021. The nominations/recommendations are being received online on the Ministry of Home Affairs website https://nationalunityawards.mha.gov.in
The Government of India has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India, in the name of SardarVallabhbhai Patel. The Award seeks to recognize notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India.
Any citizen of India without distinction of religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth, age or occupation, and any institution/organization would be eligible for the Award.
Any Indian national or institution or organization based in India may nominate an individual or institution or organization for consideration for this Award. Individuals/institutions/organizationsmay also nominate themselves. State Governments, Union Territory Administrations and Ministries of the Government of India may also send nominations for the award.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 102.10 Cr
More than 77 Lakh doses administered in last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.17%; Highest since March 2020
15,906 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is lowest in 235 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last one month
With the administration of 77,40,676 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed 100 Cr mark to reach 102.10 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,01,28,910 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,03,78,202
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
91,47,348
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,83,69,369
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,57,13,610
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
40,66,93,956
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12,57,05,164
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
17,19,01,451
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9,09,49,627
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10,80,56,100
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
6,37,94,200
|
|
Total
|
|
1,02,10,43,258
The recovery of 16,479 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,35,48,605.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.17%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 119 consecutive days now.
15,906 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload remains below 2 lakh mark and is presently at 1,72,594 which is lowest in 235 days. Active cases presently constitute 0.51% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
13,40,158 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 59.97 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.23% remains less than 2% for the last 30 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 1.19%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 20 days and below 3% for 55 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2028’,  6.54% GS 2032’, and  ‘6.95%GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2028’ for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  ‘6.54% Government Security, 2032’ for a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.95% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of ₹7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/ies. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. January 28, 2022.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on January 28, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on January 28, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on January 31, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.